Staff Physician (Casual Part-time)

This is a casual, part-time position.

About the role

We are seeking a Casual Part-time Staff Physician who will focus on providing comprehensive occupational and environmental health and medical services in ORNL’s Health Services Division's onsite clinic. This position resides in the Health Services Division, Environmental, Safety, Health, and Quality Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational and environmental health and medical services in ORNL’s Health Services Division's onsite clinic
• Conduct comprehensive occupational and environmental medicine services, including but not limited to:
  • Evaluation of fitness for duty of employees for security- and safety-sensitive positions
  • Occupational health programs evaluations
  • Department of Transportation evaluations
  • Reading electrocardiograms (EKGs), radiographs, audiograms, pulmonary function testing
  • Fulfilling the Medical Review Officer (MRO) role for substance abuse prevention testing programs
• Other duties supporting HSD needs at the discretion of the Medical Director based on education, training, and experience
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service

Requirements

• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a governmental agency and research environment
• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy from an accredited school
• License to practice medicine in the State of Tennessee, with no license-related restrictions
• Board Certified in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, or other specialty recognized by the American Board of Preventive Medicine (Aerospace Medicine, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, or General Preventive Medicine)
• Minimum of 7 years of clinical experience
• Within 90 days, acquire Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support Training with passing scores
• Maintain all appropriate certifications, CME requirements, specialty board requirements, and licensure requirements
• Within 120 days, obtain REAC/TS basic course training
• Within 2 years, obtain REAC/TS advanced course training
• Ability to perform periodic on-call duties

Preferred Qualifications

• 10-15 years of clinical experience
• Board certification in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (not Pathology)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever-changing needs
• Motivation to model appropriate health and wellness behaviors

Special Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. A pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
• Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Q clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

About ORNL

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

Benefits

• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Generous Vacation and Holidays (accrued on a prorated basis using hours worked)
• Parental Leave
• Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Discounts
• On-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities

This position is classified as ‘casual’. Certain benefits vary from those of regular part-time and full-time status employees. For example, holidays are not paid. Upon invitation to interview, be sure to ask your recruiter for details.